Savings options If you’ve got some cash to spare, there are quite a few options that offer a better return compared to a bog standard savings account. Writing in The Irish Times this week, Fiona Reddan offers nine alternatives for savers seeking higher returns or better outcomes

By Tiernan Cannon New research conducted by Irish Life has revealed that only 46 per cent of working adults can avail of a company pension plan at work. Where these plans are available, 76 per cent of people are saving into a company pension. The survey also noted that nearly half of

Research recently conducted by Irish Life has revealed the financial advice that people in Ireland would give to their younger selves, including saving more (64%), and investing either generally or in property (12%) – more than one quarter of adults in Ireland would recommend, in the

Although we tend to focus on free and discounted courses from online provider Udemy, there are loads of great alternatives out there if you’re looking to learn and invest in your skills. Khan Academy A non-profit educational organisation, Khan Academy is a great resource for tho

Qualified Financial Adviser Shona Chambers explains how compound interest can leave you with more than you expect. A client of mine asked me recently ‘How can that projection report show a project fund value of €48,000 if I am saving €400 per month for five years?’ She correctly noted

The free GP visits for children under the age of six scheme is officially in effect since July 1st. The scheme does exactly what it says on the tin – any children aged can avail of free GP visits to their local GP. The scheme should ease the pressure on many parents with sick children

While we always like to look on the bright side of life and assume that the best will happen, smart people do their best to plan for the bad times. That’s the idea behind a rainy day fund – having savings stashed somewhere so that when the unexpected happens, like your car blowi

Some people find the concept of investing extremely daunting. With its distinct lingo of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, capital appreciation, dividends, and interest, it’s no wonder a large amount of people opt out of investment opportunities simply because they don’t know where or how

Selecting the right tenant is key to the success of your rental property. John Leahy ofwww.irishlandlord.com outlines the steps to successfully screen potential tenants. From the very first contact with the tenant, the screening process has begun. But with rents falling and more and m